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Covering the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business, Early Edition with Ryan Bridge is the only place to get your full pre-breakfast fix.
An esteemed and highly experienced broadcaster, Ryan Bridge brings his extensive knowledge of local and global issues to you every morning, with the latest news and analysis to begin your morning.
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Can the All Blacks pull off back to back wins against the Springboks?
It’s a big weekend for rugby, with the Warriors final against the Panthers falling at the same time as the All Blacks second clash with South Africa. It’s been...
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Refreshed curriculum sparks concerns of a creep towards privatisation
There's concern there's a creep towards privatisation in a refreshed curriculum. The Government's overhauling senior secondary school subjects, with new options...
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'Manhunt continues': FBI releases photos of possible Charlie Kirk gunman
The FBI is releasing images of the latest person of interest following the shooting of Charlie Kirk. The highly influential conservative activist was shot at an...
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Ryan Bridge: What a week of news
This week NASA found the clearest sign yet of ancient life on Mars. We learned that for the first time in human history, there more obese children on earth than...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 12th of September 2025, Erica Stanford's revealed the new subjects which will be included in the replacement...
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Concerns New Zealand's becoming a 'gateway' for migration elsewhere
New Zealand appears to be a gateway for migration to other countries. Latest Stats NZ data shows there were 14 thousand migrant arrivals and nearly 10 thousand...
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Calls for better food education amid new report on child obesity
Calls for swift intervention to keep our young people healthy. A United Nations report suggests 9.4% of those aged five to 19-years-old are obese, and 9.2% are...
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Jetstar's expanded routes are a 'great endorsement' in NZ's economic recovery
A big commitment from Jetstar and its parent Qantas as both airlines make big moves to expand routes. Jetstar's adding new routes from Brisbane to Queenstown and...
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Ryan Bridge: Diplomacy’s gone to the dogs
Remember it was only a month ago Trump was parading around an Alaskan Air Force base, talking up peace for Ukraine. Within weeks, Putin sends 800 drones across the...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 11th of September 2025, more New Zealand citizens are leaving the country than ever before, Massey...
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Concerns curriculum shakeup will leave kids with weaknesses
There’s a concern the Government’s school shakeup could drive more students to drop out early. New data shows that over 1,300 students were granted an early leaving...
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"Not public property": Child advocate calls for public to leave Phillips' children alone
A children's advocate says Tom Phillips' children are not "public property" and the public don't have a right to know and debate their lives. Authorities say the...
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"About cohesion": Costello backs call for organised crime minister
Organised crime is being described as the number one threat to New Zealand's national security. The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised...
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Ryan Bridge: The signs you know you’re getting older
I watched a movie Sunday with a group of friends. Here are 12 things I learnt: 1. You probably aren’t hungover on the couch at home uber-eatsing Maccas from the...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 10th of September 2025, the missing Marokopa kids have been found, but how can we make sure...
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Supply and demand sees rents drop to lowest point since 2023
New data shows rents are down to the lowest point since 2023. They’ve dropped 3% in the last year to $628 per week according to realestate.co.nz. Urban centres...
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Phillips' campsite located within expected area, PI says
A private investigator who previously tried tracking down Tom Phillips says the area where the fugitive’s campsite was found was where people expected. Phillips...
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Teacher salaries 'plummet' out of sync with minimum wage
New comparisons show teacher salaries have plummeted relative to the minimum wage. PPTA members are voting on a new Government pay offer, while primary teachers...
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Ryan Bridge: Tom Phillips is no hero
It’s brutal, but Tom Phillips brought this whole thing on himself. Yes, he was killed and that is a very hard and sad fact his kids are going to have to live with...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 9th of September 2025 Tom Phillips has been shot dead and his three children have been found safe,...
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Labour minister Stuart Nash on NZ First move rumours
Unfinished business for a former Labour minister, who may jump ship and campaign for New Zealand First. Stuart Nash, who was Police Minister during the last Government,...
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Government says progress made on elective surgery wait times
Belief progress is being made, when it comes to cutting wait times for elective surgeries. The Government's exceeded its half-year target, by delivering more than...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 08 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 8th of September 2025, The Government's patting itself of it's back for new data showing it’s smashed...
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Ryan Bridge: This election is National’s to lose
As you know I’ve been saying for some time this election is National’s to lose. The economy will pick up, this government’s only two years in and kiwis like to...
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Eden Park CEO 'confident' ABs undefeated streak will continue
It’s world No 1 v No 2, a repeat of the World Cup final, two of the great sporting rivals squaring off once again. It might just be the biggest test for the All...
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'Cutthroat': Truck drivers launch campaign to fight unsafe working conditions
Truck drivers are feeling increased pressure to deliver on time – even breaking the law to do so. The Workers First Union believes the timeframes set up for drivers...
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Tougher immigration laws a response to an 'overall mood' in the West
What could be a reactive move - as Immigration Minister Erica Stanford sends a clear message to immigrants, to obey the law. Criminals with New Zealand residency...
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Andrew Dickens: It's been a remarkable week for Māori
Now seeing as I am a 60 year old white guy, some will consider my comments inherently racist, but I am allowed my opinion just as you are allowed yours. Opinions...
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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 05 September 2025
On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast 2025, criminals with New Zealand residency could now face deportation for up to 20 years after arriving,...
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Taxing major tech firms could see NZ hit with higher tariffs, expert warns
A separate argument against major tech firms paying more tax. A report from tax expert Nick Miller says companies like Google are able to skirt their dues by taking...
